Description
A delightful and cozy dessert featuring caramelized fresh pineapple with warm spices, perfect for serving over vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 600 g fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
- 60 g unsalted butter
- 80 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 30 g chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
Instructions
- Cut the pineapple into bite-sized chunks and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir for 1–2 minutes, until the sugar begins to dissolve and the mixture becomes syrupy.
- Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet. Cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pineapple is golden brown and coated in the buttery spice sauce.
- Stir in the vanilla and lemon juice. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened. Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts if using.
- Spoon the warm spiced pineapple into serving bowls. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with the warm caramel sauce from the skillet. Sprinkle with toasted coconut or fresh mint if desired.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple gives the best caramelized flavor, but canned pineapple can also be used. Drain it very well first.
- Add ½ tsp orange zest for a brighter citrus flavor.
- For a richer dessert, sprinkle with toasted coconut and chopped pecans.
- Serve immediately while the pineapple is warm and the ice cream is melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop or Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg